Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Drinking plenty of water is important for preventing constipation. Fiber helps to regulate bowel movements and maintain colon health. Exercise can ...

If​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ you have ever experienced a feeling of heaviness, constipation, or general discomfort in your abdomen, know that you are not the only one.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Spring has officially sprung, and for some people that means not only spring cleaning, their homes but their bodies as well — with juice cleanses. Juicing involves consuming only ...

Colon flushing, a process that eliminates waste and toxins from the colon, has become renowned over numerous centuries for its ability to enhance overall health and wellbeing. An assortment of colon ...

Dr. Janice Rafferty, professor and chief of colorectal surgery at UC, says these products are not scientifically proven to have the advertised benefits. According to Rafferty, good colorectal health ...

“It’s a great way to get those fruits and vegetables into my diet, especially since I can’t be bothered peeling or preparing them…” “I lost weight and felt lighter…” “I’m helping my body detox, and ...

At the advent of Instagram well over a decade ago, people posted just a handful of things: their overly-filtered selfies, motivational quotes scoured from the shallow depths of Google, and vignettes ...

Rates of colorectal cancer are increasing among young people—and most Americans are only getting about half their daily recommended fiber. Is there a link? As colon cancer rates rise among younger ...

The trend of detox cleanses has been on the rise lately, fueled by people’s desires to improve their health and well-being. A detox cleanse is a carefully structured plan aimed at purging the body’s ...